English Explanatory Dictionary

face up to

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To confront a condition or situation, typically one that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.

Word forms

face up to faces up to facing up to faced up to

Synonyms

bite the biscuit bite the bullet

Related words

face facts have it out own up
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